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Witnesses testified about investment practices and alleged criminal fraud by Madoff Investment Securities. They focused on operating procedures used by the firm, the performance of federal r…

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission held its third annual Seniors Summit on tips and information to help senior investors ensure their money is protected and used as desired after re…

Linda Thomsen talked about the regulation of capital markets. She argued that fair and vigorous enforcement of laws regulating trading is essential to the integrity of the financial markets.…

The Senate Committee on the Judiciary held a hearing on enforcement of criminal insider trading and hedge fund activity. The hearings focused on whistle-blowing protections and Gary Aguirre’…

The Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on executive compensation. Among the issues addressed were backdating of stock options and tax treatment of executive compensation, retirement and…

The Securities and Exchange Commission held a summit to examine possible policies to protect older Americans from investment fraud and abusive sales practices. Among the topics they addresse…

Officials released a report of a special examination of Fannie Mae and answered questions from reporters about the content of the report. The also announced a settlement with Fannie Mae that…

Government officials announced the indictment of Enron former CEO Ken Lay on eleven counts, including conspiracy and bank fraud, after a two-and-a-half year investigation. After their statem…

Justice Department Officials, headed by Deputy Attorney General James Comey, spoke to reporters about a plea agreement reached with Andrew and Lea Fastow for crimes associated with Enron’s b…

Deputy Attorney General Larry Thompson, FBI Director Robert Mueller, and other officials announced the arrest of former Enron executive Andrew Fastow for securities, wire and mail fraud, mon…